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Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305 · Phone: (518) 381-1200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Schenectady County Community College is a public trade school in Schenectady, NY offering culinary & pastry and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Schenectady County Community College has a 32.4% completion rate, below the state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $11,049 and median earnings of $40,902 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Schenectady County Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 22.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $46,260 | $70,670 | $93,240 |
| Medical records specialists | $40,730 | $61,720 | $79,120 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 29 | $28,628 | $25,194 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Schenectady County Community College is a public trade and career school located in Schenectady, NY, a small city setting. The campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. The school's most awarded trade programs are Culinary & pastry schools (34 completions) and Medical billing & coding programs (15 completions), across 4 total program offerings.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 32.4%, which is below the state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $11,049, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $40,902. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 22.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body relies on need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on culinary or medical billing/coding training rather than longer degree programs, though exact program lengths are not reported in federal data, so career changers should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, and contact the school at (518) 381-1200 or via https://sunysccc.edu/ for current program details, tuition, and enrollment requirements before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Schenectady County Community College offers 4 trade programs, with the most awarded being Culinary & pastry schools (34 completions) and Medical billing & coding programs (15 completions).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 32.4%, which is below the state average of 64.0%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates who borrowed is reported at $11,049.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $40,902.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which often means lower published tuition costs and eligibility for state funding compared to for-profit institutions, though actual costs should be confirmed with the school.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school to confirm schedules and time to completion.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review outcome data directly at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?195322.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report specific program lengths or scheduling formats, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about part-time or accelerated options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school at (518) 381-1200 for program-specific credentialing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Schenectady County Community College at (518) 381-1200 or visit https://sunysccc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; prospective students can use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?195322 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.